Supporters from across New York gathered in Albany this week to ask lawmakers to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would authorize doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill adults wishing to end their lives. (wamc.org)
According to The Associated Press, Oregon actually passed the «Death With Dignity Act» way back in 1994, allowing «terminally ill patients to take their own lives with the help of lethal medications supplied by a doctor.» (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
Mrs Maynard decided to use Oregon's right - to - die law that lets terminally ill patients die on their own terms by taking lethal medication prescribed by a doctor. (premierchristianity.com)